Chapter 4: Making Network Connections; Connecting Network Devices; Twisted-Pair Devices; Cabling Guidelines - Edge-Core ES4512C Installation Manual

Chapter 4: Making Network Connections

Connecting Network Devices

The ES4512C/24C/48C switches are designed to interconnect multiple segments
(or collision domains). It can be connected to network cards in PCs and servers, as
well as to hubs, switches or routers. It may also be connected to devices using
optional SFP transceivers.

Twisted-Pair Devices

Each device requires an unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) cable with RJ-45 connectors
at both ends. Use Category 5, 5e or 6 cable for 1000BASE-T connections,
Category 5 or better for 100BASE-TX connections, and Category 3 or better for
10BASE-T connections.

Cabling Guidelines

The RJ-45 ports on these switches support automatic MDI/MDI-X pinout
configuration, so you can use standard straight-through twisted-pair cables to
connect to any other network device (PCs, servers, switches, routers, or hubs).
See Appendix B for further information on cabling.
Caution: Do not plug a phone jack connector into an RJ-45 port. This will damage the
switch. Use only twisted-pair cables with RJ-45 connectors that conform to
FCC standards.

Connecting to PCs, Servers, Hubs and Switches

1. Attach one end of a twisted-pair cable segment to the device's RJ-45 connector.

Figure 4-1. Making Twisted-Pair Connections

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